I am proud to say that I am 47 years and I have just graduated valedictorian of my LPN school !! And yes, I am going for the RN while I work as an LPN. At the age of 44 and after 25 years in the corporate world, I found myself a victim of corporate downsizing. After the tears dried up, I finally got the courage to follow my dream. Go for it! I appreciate school so much more at this stage in my life than when I did it 30 years ago. I too live in s.fla. I am here to give any advise or encouragement . Feel free to drop me a note.